“Today, the good Lord brought my dear mother home to rest in eternal peace next to my father. Gayle and I, and our entire family, are saddened by the loss of my beloved mother who touched so many in her life, but we know that she is now in a better place. We ask that you continue to keep her in your thoughts and prayers.”

Manchin said last week during an appearance on MetroNews Talkline that his mother wasn’t feeling well.

“Mom’s 91 God bless her,” Manchin said on Talkline. “She’s always been at my side and my best cheerleader, but you know, time is catching up with us.”

Manchin said his mother had been on oxygen but was able to stay at home under the watchful eye of his sisters Paula and Janet. The interview ended with the senator thinking about Mother’s Day.

“If you have your mother, God bless ya, and if you thought you were too busy to visit her take a little extra time and go,” Manchin said.

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Comments

Jonus Grumby

My condolences and sympathies to Joe and his family. Unfortunate timing around Mother's Day. Our thoughts are with you!

May 13, 2014 at 1:11 pm |

GoEers

My sincere condolences go out to Senator Manchin and his family.

May 13, 2014 at 12:51 pm |

gibbs

mary was a good woman, prayers are with the manchin family

May 13, 2014 at 11:21 am |

GEORGE FOSTER

Dear Joe, Gayle and all of the Manchin family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this great loss. Yes, time is catching up with all of us, as you said, but it is still painful as we age and lose friends and loved ones. May you all be comforted by the 91 years of beautiful memories and the firm belief that she now walks again with your father and "our Father, Who art in Heaven". Condolences and prayers to you all. Love,
George & Judy

May 12, 2014 at 11:44 pm |

Delegate Mike Caputi

Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family Senator.

Love,
Mike & Tina

May 12, 2014 at 9:32 pm |

Mike

Sickest comment I've ever read on this site. No excuse for you.

May 12, 2014 at 7:18 pm |

Guardian

Having lost my own mother a few years back and my mother-in-law last year, I know the intense pain and feeling of loss that the Senator is feeling. My prayers and condolences to the Senator and his family.

May 12, 2014 at 5:09 pm |

Mark Musick

Senator Manchin, We are sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family.

Mark Musick and family,
Michele, Anna, and Joey

May 12, 2014 at 4:25 pm |

Jon and Judy Hunter

Senator, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and the Manchin family as you grieve the passing of your dear mother. Jon and Judy Hunter.

May 12, 2014 at 4:17 pm |

George

A sad Mothers Day for the Senator...Peace in Christ.............

May 12, 2014 at 3:48 pm |

Mason County Contrarian

Condolences to Senator Manchin and family. The passing of a loved one bridges any or all politics.

May 12, 2014 at 3:19 pm |

Curly Joe

Family, both his and Gayle's, mean so much to Joe. His love, devotion and respect for their family is a lesson for each of us. This good trait is one Joe was born with and he sincerely practices it every day.
May Mrs. Manchin rest in peace and may perpetual light shine upon her.

May 12, 2014 at 2:48 pm |

ViennaGuy

My condolences to the Manchin family.

May 12, 2014 at 2:36 pm |

Frank & Helen Tsutras

Joe-----Helen and I convey our thoughts and prayers to you and all members of the Manchin Family on the passing of your Mother, Mary Manchin.
Best wishes and prayers.
Frank & Helen Tsutras, 6264 Glenwilton Lane, Williamsburg, VA 23188. frank@tsutras.com.

May 12, 2014 at 2:33 pm |

PCM

1) I'd be very careful about putting a full name and especially an address out on the internet. Just be careful.

2) Rick, yes it is your opinion and you do have the right. Politics aside, most reasonable people wouldn't appreciate others saying nasty things about their mother in a similar situation.